Week of January 15, 2025

Photos by the "Photographer of the Open Range" on display at Blaine County Courthouse

Steve Edwards

A couple of weeks ago about a dozen photographs by frontier photographer Charles E. Morris were hung on the wall across the hall from the County Superintendents Office on the main floor of the Blaine County courthouse. Jude Sheppard, the former Director of the Blaine County Museum, explained, "We had a gift from Chuck and Miriam Palm plus another private grant to purchase some of Morris' post cards that became available. With part of the gift we had some images Morris took enlarged for hanging...

  • Blain County Sports Highlights

    Kevin Spudic

    The Beeters, Wildcats, and Thunderbirds grapplers opened the weekend on Thursday in Chester - and closed it on Saturday in Cut Bank. Coach Stroh said "As a team, we had the best weekend we've had all season. The boys really stepped up and showed what they learned through the Christmas break. This team has worked hard all season and they have competed even harder." Stroh added, "However this is the first weekend we have seen them start to put all of the pieces together. For example, a couple of...

  • Journal Jots

    Harlem Library The library will host the virtual program “Preserving Montana’s Oral Histories and Traditions” Jan. 16, 6:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. Join us for a watch party or on your own device by registering at https://tinyurl.com/HistoriesandTraditions. The Book Challenge for January is to read a book set in the snow. There will be no After School Squad today, Jan. 15. The library will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Book Club is currently reading “The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray...

  • Chinook Senior Center

    Hello From the Chinook Senior Center December was a whirlwind of activities here at the Center. We had many different things that were enjoyed by all who attended. January also looks like we will continue to see lots of activities here, and we hope that you will come in and enjoy all that we offer. Many of these activities do not have any cost associated with them. While Bingo is still 25 Cents a card, that is amazing, because most centers are charging one dollar per card. We will be gathering for movies, here and there, and would love for...

  • My Answer

    Rev. Billy Graham

    Q: I always feel kind of depressed after Christmas, and I've never been able to figure out why. It usually takes weeks and weeks for me to begin feeling normal. Why is this? A: I’m not a psychologist, of course—but I’ve noticed that some people do tend to feel somewhat “down in the dumps” after they’ve been very busy. It’s not just physical exhaustion (although that may be part of it); often it’s emotional exhaustion as well. I often think of Elijah in the Old Testament. He was one of God’s greatest prophets and a man of...

  • Services of Milk River Churches

    Milk River Churches is an organization between American Lutheran Church of Chinook, United Methodist Church of Chinook, Chinook Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church of Havre. By faith and trusting God to lead us, we unite as one body of Christ to humbly serve and share the love of Jesus Christ with each other, our communities, and the world. We gather together for worship on the first Sunday of each month. Jan 5th - 11:00 AM Chinook Presbyterian, Potluck following Worship Jan 12th - 9:00 AM Chinook Methodist Jan 19th - 9:00 AM...

Harlem Library

Harlem Public Library to Host Virtual Program "Preserving Montana's Oral Histories and Traditions" The Harlem Public Library and Montana Library Network will host the virtual program "Preserving Montana's Oral Histories and Traditions" January 16, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. This program trains interested participants how to interview, collect and archive oral histories in their communities. Leading the program will be Jennifer Birnel, Director of the Montana History Portal...

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